to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
satisfying; pleasing; gratifying
stature; body height; one's means; one's status; one's ability
this and that; one thing or another
to worry (about); to be concerned (about); to have trouble doing ...; to struggle to ...
management (of corporate affairs); business execution; administration of business matters
time will cure all; time heals all wounds
severely beaten up; repeatedly punched and kicked; thoroughly defeated; attacked relentlessly (with words); fiercely criticised; bombarded with verbal abuse
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
moment to quit; way to quit
common; commonplace; pulp paper; granulated sugar
certificate of merit; testimonial
authenticity; credibility
with one's own body; by one's own action; by one's own experience; barely (e.g. escape); narrowly
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
to be worth; to be worthy of; to deserve; to merit
safety administration; safety control; safety management
voluntary training; voluntary practice; free practice
senior; elder; person older than oneself
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
eating quickly; speed-eating
drinking party; get-together (usu. involving alcoholic drinks)
eating; bite (in fishing)
cola (carbonated soft drink); kola tree (Cola acuminata, etc.); cola tree
not a word to anyone; keep it secret; mum's the word
heart pounding; chest tightening
without thinking of the consequences
chief; main; principal; main secondary or supporting role (in kyogen)
but; however; provided that
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
person who has great confidence (faith) in himself
to start a signal fire; to use a smoke signal; to initiate an action; to start a campaign
important point; point to check; point not to miss; checkpoint
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
prop; stay; support; brace; fulcrum
wedge; chock; linchpin; tie; bond
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)